PROTEIN RICE PUDDING (KETO CAULIFLOWER VERSION)

A creamy, low-carb twist on traditional rice pudding using cauliflower rice.

Modern kitchen setup featuring arranged cooking ingredients on a marble countertop, with warm, earthy color grading and natural daylight casting soft shadows.

KEY INFO:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free (Dairy-free option available)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Medium saucepan
Whisk or wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Food processor (if using fresh cauliflower)

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups cauliflower rice (200g)
3 cups unsweetened almond milk (720ml)
2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder
2-3 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener (30-45g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2.5g)
Pinch of salt

Cauliflower rice and almond milk simmering in saucepan on modern kitchen countertop under natural daylight

METHOD:

Add cauliflower rice and almond milk to saucepan
Heat over medium heat until simmering
Reduce heat to low-medium
Simmer for 10 minutes until cauliflower softens
Slowly whisk in protein powder
Keep stirring to prevent lumps

Whisk blending protein powder into cauliflower mixture in a modern kitchen bathed in natural light

Add sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt
Stir until well combined
Simmer for 10-15 minutes more
Stir occasionally until mixture reaches pudding consistency
Remove from heat when cauliflower is tender and sauce is creamy
Let stand 5 minutes to thicken

Thickened pudding in saucepan on white marble countertop in modern kitchen with green subway tile backsplash, wooden utensils, and cream-colored prep bowls

CRUCIAL TIPS:

Never boil after adding protein powder – it will become grainy
Add liquid gradually if mixture gets too thick
Taste and adjust sweetness before final cooking stage

STORAGE & VARIATIONS:

Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 4 days
Reheating: Gentle heat, adding splash of milk if needed

Variations:

Chocolate: Use chocolate protein powder + 1 tbsp cocoa
Rich: Replace some almond milk with coconut milk
Berry: Top with fresh berries before serving

Modern kitchen with green subway tile backsplash, white marble countertops and stainless steel appliances lit by natural daylight. A bowl of steamy pudding with visible cauliflower pieces and cinnamon dusting, served on the countertop with wooden utensils.

Common Mistakes:

Adding protein powder too quickly
Cooking at too high temperature
Using too much liquid initially

This keto-friendly version of rice pudding gives you all the comfort of the classic dessert while keeping carbs low and protein high. The cauliflower rice provides the perfect texture without compromising the creamy, satisfying nature of traditional rice pudding.

https://www.myketokitchen.com/keto-recipes/keto-rice-pudding/